Including his 1997-2011 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 454-393 (53.6 percent) against the spread.
TOMORROW
TEMPLE (+5) over Rutgers: New coach Kyle Flood’s undefeated Scarlet Knights are anything but an irresistible force on offense, leaving door open for sprightly, focused home-dog Owls to hang. Temple (+5 1/2) takes giant step toward bowl legitimacy with win, for one unit.
MONDAY
Lions (+6 1/2) over BEARS: Stout (if aging) Chicago defense is proud bunch, but Lions have been savage Monday marauders for decades. Bears haven’t put it over as Monday-night chalk since September of 1991. It’s a take! Roar, Lions (+6) roar, for one unit.
LAST WEEK: 2-0. Seahawks (plus one unit). Giants (plus one unit).
SEASON: 9-3.
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